An Overview of Admission into Medical School in New Zealand
- VernacularTitle:An Overview of Admission into Medical School in New Zealand
- Author:
Brian YEOM
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- From:Medical Education 2020;51(1):67-72
- CountryJapan
- Language:English
- Abstract: There are two medical schools in New Zealand, the University of Auckland School of Medicine and the Otago Medical School. Students are admitted annually and unlike Japan, prospective students must complete at least one year of university study before applying for admission. Approximately 580 students are admitted nationally each year. Both schools use academic achievement and clinical aptitude test performance to guide student selection. Only the University of Auckland interviews applicants in a multiple-mini interviews format. A graduate-entry scheme accounts for 40-60 students of the annual intake, contrasting to most Japanese medical schools. Alternative admissions schemes exist to address inequities in New Zealand society, notably for students of Māori or Pacific Peoples ancestry and those originating from rural regions of New Zealand.
